Fund Operations Specialist

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Fund Operations Specialist to join their highly regarded operations team in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with Unit Trusts and OEICs, alongside experience coordinating projects or operational initiatives related to fund launches. Please apply today!

FUND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Edinburgh

Hybrid: 2 days in office/ 3 days from home, with flexibility to attend the office more frequently if preferred.

A leading UK wealth management organisation is seeking a Fund Operations Specialist to join their highly regarded operations team in Edinburgh. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in supporting the launch and ongoing operation of a diverse range of funds, while collaborating with knowledgeable colleagues across the business. With a strong focus on work-life balance, flexible working options are available to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

What you'll do:

*Liaise with the fund administrator (transfer agent and fund accountant), custodian, and trustee & depositary on matters relating to fund launches and ongoing fund operations.

* Provide support for projects, including the launch of new funds, acting as a key representative in project meetings and supporting the incorporation of new initiatives into the existing operational and monitoring structure.

*Act as a key liaison between the business, fund administrators and project managers, helping coordinate fund launches and follow up on project deliverables and technical issues that arise.

*Support the Head of Fund Operations in implementing process changes and developing new operational functions across the firm’s fund range.

*Participate in operational activities supporting the existing fund range and the monitoring of services delivered by outsourced administration providers.

*Handle ad-hoc operational issues and queries, including validation of information, management information (MI) and data requests.

*Participate in meetings with the administrator and trustee/depositary as required.

*Assist with the development of oversight and monitoring frameworks, including contributing to processes and procedures.

*Undertake project work as required, providing qualified direction to the fund administrator following research, analysis and investigation where necessary.

*Provide fund-related operational support to other departments and senior management, including second-checking, proof-reading and sharing best practice.

*Prepare submissions to internal committees and respond to audit requests.

*Interpret relevant regulations, statements of recommended practice and guidelines, assessing operational implications and making recommendations accordingly.

*Create and document new operational procedures where required.

*Analyse data and MI to identify trends, issues or anomalies.

*Deliver training to Fund Operations colleagues on any new processes created for new funds.

*Provide occasional cover for BAU Fund Operations activities, including NAV oversight where required.

What you bring:

* Demonstrated experience within fund custody or administration environments- ideally gained at a custodian bank, fund management company or fund administrator- with deep understanding of transfer agency and fund accounting functions.

*Experience working with Unit Trusts and OEICs is essential; exposure to currency hedging and money market funds would be advantageous.

*Comprehensive knowledge of regulations governing funds (including FCA rules), with proven ability to interpret regulatory frameworks accurately and apply them effectively within operational settings.

*Experience coordinating projects or initiatives related to fund launches within financial services environments.

*Ability to analyse complex data sets thoroughly- identifying trends or anomalies- and present findings clearly for decision-making purposes.

*High degree of attention to detail when reviewing documentation or validating information under strict deadlines.

*Familiarity with CASS regulations would be advantageous but not essential.

*Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills that enable you to connect with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.

Please apply today by submitting your CV!

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